The Career Center is a space where you can find support for your questions, be your authentic self, and access resources to aid you as you enter the workforce. Whether you’re a freshman, graduating senior, or alumni, we recommend scheduling an in-person or virtual appointment with a UAS career advisor via Handshake.
UAS Career Services team and the materials on this and other Career Services web pages are resources provided for the benefit of and are made available to any and all University of Alaska Southeast students, faculty and staff regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, parenthood, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws and regulations. UAS is committed to nondiscrimination as an institution and offers its services and support in a manner consistent with all applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, orders, and Board of Regents’ Policies, University Regulations, and related internal university processes and procedures.
Podcasts
⭐ The First Gen Lounge – An award-winning podcast for first-generation scholars and professionals where you will find a strong community that will encourage you to keep growing each day—we’re people who break barriers and defy the odds but understand there is still much ahead of us; therefore, leaning on, and learning from each other is what we do.
⭐ The First Gen Coach – first generation professionals learn how to rethink limiting beliefs, up-level their mindset, advance in their careers, and build generational wealth. Host Carla Santamaria and her guests deliver practical and actionable ways to own your brilliance and have a thriving career and life.
⭐ Cafecito con Estrellita is podcast that guides first-generation scholars through higher education paths + post grad life through research, and shared personal experiences. Estrella shares academic tips, consejos de la vida, and most importantly, she creates a safe space for first-gen to feel empowered.
⭐First Generation Organizations⭐
Professional organizations embrace students, acknowledging them as the future leaders in their fields. There are numerous compelling reasons for students to join these organizations or societies:
- Establish professional connections and expand your network
- Stay informed about emerging industry trends, products, and resources
- Access exclusive job boards
- Participate in professional development opportunities such as webinars and conferences
